Chapter 5: Implementation Program Development

Section 1: Implementation Planning

General

Successful implementation of the results of a research project
depends on the research results, management acceptance, management
support, and how effectively the research results or technology
are packaged and communicated to the end user.

How new technologies will be accepted by management and integrated
into practice by the user are considered prior to initiation of
a project and are continuously reviewed throughout the research
project. The process of integrating research results into practice
depends on:

Implementation Plans

As projects near completion and deliverables are reviewed
by the Project Team, a focused plan for Implementation forms. Implementation
plans are developed that outline the steps necessary to incorporate
research products into TxDOT operations. Research products are delivered
in various formats, including, stand-alone devices, handbooks, analytical
tools, guidelines, specifications, training, workshops, manuals,
or simple recommendations.